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TUCSON CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 742401313 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE C500 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org
revenue
$844K
expenses
$891K
net assets
$577K
employees
19
volunteers
7,500
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tucson Clean & Beautiful, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving and improving the environment in Tucson and eastern Pima County through educational and participatory programs. They engage community members in initiatives such as urban forestry, stormwater management, and sustainability efforts to enhance the quality of life in the region.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Climate Equity Workforce Leadership
A paid workforce development program for young adults focusing on green career training and community engagement in environmental initiatives.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Mini-Grants Program
Provides funding for neighborhood associations and community groups to implement green infrastructure projects that manage stormwater and enhance public spaces.
Master Recycler Training Program
Educates community members on recycling, reuse, and waste reduction practices to promote sustainability in Tucson.
Trees for Tucson
Offers trees for sale to residents, schools, and HOAs, promoting urban forestry and community engagement through tree planting events.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Green Job Training for Youth 4 activities
    • Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program (Climate Equity Workforce Leadership)
      Operates the Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program, also known as the Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL) program, a 6-month paid workforce education experience for climate-vulnerable young adults aged 18-26. The program provides weekly onsite green career development training, applied arboriculture and green infrastructure fieldwork, community engagement, and personal development.
    • Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program / Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL)
      Operates the Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program, also known as the Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL) program, a 6-month paid workforce education experience for climate vulnerable young adults aged 18-26. This program provides weekly onsite green career development training, applied arboriculture and green infrastructure fieldwork, community engagement, and personal development.
    • Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL) Program
      Operates the Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program, also known as the Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL) program, a 6-month paid workforce education experience for climate-vulnerable young adults aged 18-26. The program provides weekly onsite green career development training, applied arboriculture and green infrastructure fieldwork, and community engagement, focusing on urban forestry and green stormwater infrastructure.
    • Workforce Development in Green Careers
      Operates the Arizona Arboriculture Pre-employment Program and the Climate Equity Workforce Leadership (CEWL) program, providing paid climate action and adaptation opportunities for climate-vulnerable young adults (18-26). These programs include weekly onsite green career development training, applied arboriculture and green infrastructure fieldwork, and community engagement.
  • Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration & Installation 4 activities
    • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants Program
      Administers the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants program, providing approximately $50,000 annually per Tucson City Council Ward to neighborhood associations, community groups, and non-profit organizations for projects that create green spaces and utilize stormwater for ground infiltration.
    • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants Program
      Administers the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants program, providing approximately $50,000 annually per Tucson Council Ward to neighborhood associations, community groups, and non-profit organizations within Tucson City limits for projects that create green spaces and utilize stormwater for ground infiltration.
    • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants Program
      Administers the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants program, providing approximately $50,000 annually per Tucson Council Ward to neighborhood associations, community groups, and non-profit organizations for projects that create green spaces and utilize stormwater for ground infiltration.
    • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants Program
      Administers a mini-grants program that provides approximately $50,000 annually per Tucson City Council Ward to neighborhood associations, community groups, and non-profit organizations for Green Stormwater Infrastructure projects, enabling the creation of green spaces that utilize stormwater for ground infiltration.
  • Residential Electronics & Hazardous Waste Collection 4 activities
    • Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs
      Maintains a community Recycling Directory listing local businesses for proper disposal of items not accepted in standard programs and provides free online listings for recycling and sustainability-focused entities. The organization also hosts the Tucson Zero Waste collection Event for households to reuse and recycle items.
    • Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs
      Maintains a community Recycling Directory listing local businesses for proper disposal of items not accepted in standard programs, provides free online listings for recycling and sustainability, and hosts the Tucson Zero Waste collection Event for households to reuse and recycle items.
    • Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs
      Maintains a community Recycling Directory listing local businesses for proper disposal of items not accepted in standard programs, and hosts the Tucson Zero Waste collection Event for households to reuse and recycle items.
    • Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs
      Maintains a community Recycling Directory listing local businesses for proper disposal of items not accepted in standard programs, co-hosts a Master Recycler training program, and offers a free collection drive for households to reuse and recycle items through the Tucson Zero Waste collection Event.
  • Native and Specialty Plant Nursery Operations 4 activities
    • Tree Sales and Distribution
      Operates an e-commerce platform to sell 5-gallon trees grown in the Tucson area to residents, Home Owner Associations, and schools, and delivers trees to HOAs for a fee.
    • Tree Sales and Distribution
      Operates an e-commerce platform to sell 5-gallon trees grown in the Tucson area to residents, Homeowner Associations, and schools, and delivers trees to HOAs for a fee.
    • Tree Sales and Distribution
      Operates an e-commerce platform to sell 5-gallon trees grown in the Tucson area to residents, Homeowner Associations, and schools, including delivery services for HOAs.
    • Urban Forestry and Tree Planting Programs
      Operates an e-commerce platform to sell 5-gallon trees grown by professional growers to residents, HOAs, and schools, and delivers trees to HOAs. The organization also leads community volunteer tree planting events and engages young individuals (13-18) in neighborhood tree planting, providing training with certified arborists.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 2 activities
    • Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas Program
      Manages the Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas program, which facilitates community stewardship projects by providing cleanup supplies, arranging litter pickup, and reporting maintenance issues to city and county departments. This program has engaged volunteers who have contributed over 300,000 service hours at public sites.
    • Community Cleanup and Beautification Programs
      Organizes and supports community-led cleanup projects by providing supplies, planning assistance for large volunteer events, and arranging litter pickup from adopted sites. The organization also reports maintenance issues to city and county departments.
  • Urban Tree Planting & Canopy Expansion 2 activities
    • Community Tree Planting and Education
      Leads community volunteer tree planting events to educate neighbors and foster community building, engages young individuals aged 13-18 to lead neighborhood tree planting events with certified arborists, and offers hands-on educational activities to schools including tree planting, land stewardship, and invasive species education.
    • Community and School Environmental Education
      Leads community volunteer tree planting events and engages young individuals aged 13-18 to lead neighborhood tree planting events with certified arborists. The organization also offers hands-on educational activities to schools, including tree planting and care events, student-led land stewardship, invasive species education, and support for school waste reduction and recycling programs.
  • Recycling & Reuse Education and Advocacy 2 activities
    • Environmental Education and Training
      Co-hosts a Master Recycler training program with the City of Tucson and other agencies, offering approximately 18 hours of courses over 5 weeks on recycling, reuse, and waste reduction. The organization also provides hands-on educational activities to schools, including tree planting, land stewardship, invasive species education, and support for school waste reduction and recycling programs.
    • Master Recycler Training Program
      Co-hosts a Master Recycler training program with the City of Tucson Environmental Service and other community agencies, offering approximately 18 hours of courses over 5 weeks to educate on recycling, reuse, and waste reduction options.
  • Invasive Species Removal 2 activities
    • Invasive Species Mitigation
      Engages in efforts to mitigate buffelgrass and other invasive species.
    • Invasive Species Mitigation
      Engages in efforts to mitigate buffelgrass and other invasive species within the community.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas Program
      Manages the Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas program, which facilitates community stewardship projects by providing cleanup supplies, arranging litter pickup, and reporting maintenance issues to city and county departments. This program has engaged volunteers who have contributed over 300,000 service hours at public sites.
    • Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas Program
      Manages the Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas program, which facilitates community stewardship of public sites by providing cleanup supplies, arranging litter pickup, and reporting maintenance issues to city and county departments. The program launched in 1984.
    • Arboriculture Planning Assistance
      Provides planning assistance for new trees to communities through ISA Certified Arborists or Masters in Landscape Architecture for a fee.
    • Arboriculture Planning Assistance
      Provides planning assistance for new trees to communities through ISA Certified Arborists or Masters in Landscape Architecture for a fee.
    • Arboriculture and Landscape Architecture Planning Assistance
      Provides planning assistance for new trees to communities through ISA Certified Arborists or Masters in Landscape Architecture for a fee.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$844K
Contributions & grants$697K83%
Program service revenue$147K17%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$891K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$507K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$599K
Cash$397K
Investments$68K
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$577K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATIE GANNON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $78K
SOFIA ANGKASA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $67K
board members · 10
  • BETH GORMAN — SECRETARY
  • DAVID MARHEFKA — MEMBER
  • DEREK KOLLER — MEMBER
  • JOSEPH MAHER — TREASURER
  • MELISSA BROWN-DOMINGUEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MEREDITH LIPSCOMB — MEMBER
  • MICHAEL PEEL — MEMBER
  • NICOLE SWEENEY — MEMBER
  • RENEE DARLING — MEMBER
  • RICHARD WIEDHOPF — PRESIDENT
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • A & E Recycled Granite, L.L.C. Partner — Partner organization listed in TCB's recycling directory for sustainable building materials.
  • A Place to Call Home Partner — Partner organization listed in TCB's recycling directory for accepting reusable bags.
  • A+ Computers Partner — Partner organization listed in TCB's recycling directory for electronic waste recycling.
  • AASTRO Transmission and Service Partner — Partner organization listed in TCB's recycling directory.
  • American Forests Funder — Awarded the Tree Equity Workforce Network Pre-Employment Program Grant to TCB Workforce Development programs.
  • City and County departments Government — TCB contacts City and County departments to report maintenance issues observed at adopted sites.
  • City of Tucson Water Department Partner — Formal agreement to invite proposals for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Mini-Grants program.
  • The City of Tucson Environmental Service Partner — Co-hosts the Master Recycler training program.
  • The City of Tucson Environmental Services Partner — Partners to offer the Tucson Zero Waste collection Event.
  • Trico Electric Partner — Collaborates on a tree program offering low-cost, low-water use trees to Trico Electric customers.
  • Tucson Water Partner — The GSI Mini-Grant Program is a program of Tucson Water and administered by Tucson Clean & Beautiful.
  • Tucson area plant nurseries Partner — Provides membership discounts to Tucson Clean & Beautiful members
  • environmental partners Partner — Provides membership discounts to Tucson Clean & Beautiful members